Medical Assistant: Patient Care & Admin Support

Lifepoint Health, Inc.; Beckley (WV); On-site; USD 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the assigned area with routine clinical and administrative tasks. This role reports to the Director of Physician Services and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of an accredited medical assisting program.

Licensure as CCMA, CMA, or RMA and BLS within 60 days are required. Responsibilities include patient assessments, basic diagnostics, specimen collection, equipment maintenance, and clerical duties to

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; graduate of accredited medical assistant program or equivalent.
• CCMA CMA or RMA license required.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) must be obtained within 60 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient assessments and treatments under supervision by physician or nurse.
• Perform basic diagnostic procedures and specimen collection; monitor and document changes in patient condition.
• Maintain equipment and medical supplies: reorder, stock, clean, and troubleshoot; maintain examination areas.
• Perform administrative/clerical duties: filing, reception, scheduling, data entry, patient registration.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Independent work

Stress management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Graduate of accredited medical assistant program

Job description

Lifepoint Health, Inc. is seeking a Medical Assistant to support the assigned area with routine clinical and administrative tasks. This role reports to the Director of Physician Services and requires a high school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of an accredited medical assisting program.

Licensure as CCMA, CMA, or RMA and BLS within 60 days are required. Responsibilities include patient assessments, basic diagnostics, specimen collection, equipment maintenance, and clerical duties to